Presentation to Pennon Group Business Club, 23.07.13

John HarveyCity Centre Manager

‘Exeter – Challenges & Opportunities’

Presentation to Pennon GroupBusiness Club

Last decade – period of major change, renewal & investment…

Record of investment second to none within the regional context…

Low vacancy rates… But no basis for complacency going forward… The most significant squeeze on public finances

in decades… Re-gearing of the relationship between business

and public authorities…

Current Position

A strong platform on which to build… On-going discussion/dialogue/debate – wide-

ranging consultation exercise been undertaken Remains an iterative process – but clear

deadlines Timetable… No ‘absolutes’ in the draft document as it

stands… Strategy will be owned by the City Centre

Management Partnership, with widespread buy-in essential…

New City Centre Strategy

Mapping out a bright future...

Strengthening Exeter City Centre’s competitive advantage

A vibrant, welcoming and safe evening and night-time economy

A better first impression A vibrant centre which offers attractions for all A clean, well maintained and even safer

environment

Key Aims

‘What sort of City Centre do we want?’ Driving a visionary agenda – and ensuring

realism Maintaining the momentum of change, renewal

and investment Being honest about our weaknesses and threats Positioning to meet the challenges of e-

commerce & m-commerce Role for business Making the most of unique quarters

– and links with the Quayside

Key Issues (1)

First impressions Broadening-out from the focus on the daytime

and retail economy ‘Extending the day’ – connecting ‘day’, ‘evening’

and ‘night-time’ economies ‘Safe City’ – welcoming to all, at all hours Transportation & car parking Strengthening links with education providers,

University & College BID

Key Issues (2)

What’s happening? …perception vs. reality

Key Issues (3)

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John Harvey Contacts:

e-mail – [email protected]

Mobile – 07795 438 297

Twitter – www.twitter.com/exeterccm

LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/in/JohnHarveyExeterCCM

Slideshare – http://www.slideshare.net/exeterccm

John Harvey Contacts:

e-mail – [email protected]

Mobile – 07795 438 297

Twitter – www.twitter.com/exeterccm

LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/in/JohnHarveyExeterCCM

Slideshare – http://www.slideshare.net/exeterccm